Skyscrapers are iconic symbols of modern cities across the globe. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a building with 10 floors was considered a skyscraper, but this standard quickly evolved as construction techniques and technology advanced throughout the 20th century.
Today, skyscrapers are typically defined as high-rise buildings standing at least 100 to 150 meters tall, with numerous floors designated for residential, commercial, or mixed-use purposes. These towering structures can range from 40 to 163 floors, with the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, holding the current world record for the tallest skyscraper.
Top Five Countries Leading in Tallest Skyscrapers: A Look at 150m+ Buildings
- China
China holds the title of the world’s skyscraper capital with an impressive 3,088 buildings standing over 150 meters tall. Even more astonishing, the country has 1,034 buildings exceeding 200 meters and 107 that surpass 300 meters. The Shanghai Tower, reaching 632 meters, is China’s tallest structure and the third tallest in the world. - United States
The United States ranks second globally with 878 buildings that rise above 150 meters, along with 235 that exceed 200 meters. The U.S. also boasts 30 super-tall skyscrapers, including the iconic One World Trade Center, which stands at 541 meters and is the seventh tallest building in the world. - United Arab Emirates
The UAE is home to 325 buildings over 150 meters and 145 that soar beyond 200 meters. Among the nation’s 32 super-tall skyscrapers are the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and Marina 101, which stands 425 meters high. - South Korea
South Korea features 276 skyscrapers over 150 meters, with 79 surpassing 200 meters, and seven exceeding 300 meters. The Lotte World Tower, standing at 555 meters, is the country’s tallest building and the sixth tallest globally. - Japan
Japan’s skyline includes 273 buildings over 150 meters and 47 exceeding 200 meters. The country has only one super-tall structure over 300 meters, the Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, which reaches 325.5 meters.
Completing the top 10 countries with the most skyscrapers are Malaysia with 259, Australia with 144, Indonesia and Canada with 134, and the Philippines with 127.
Source: worldpopulationreview.com
